Entries by Elaine Buchberger

Backpack Safety

By: Dale J. Buchberger, PT, DC, CSCS, DACBSP As we head into this new school year, it’s time to start thinking about getting our kids ready to return to school. […]

How to manage muscle cramps

By: Dale J. Buchberger, PT, DC, CSCS, DACBSP Last month I discussed a variety of reasons and conditions that may result in muscle cramps in a variety of patients. This […]

What causes muscle cramps?

By: Dale J. Buchberger, PT, DC, CSCS, DACBSP Muscle cramps are a common complaint in any healthcare practice. Providers of all types field questions about “cramps” everyday. Muscle cramps are […]

Differentiating Pain From Soreness

By: Dale J. Buchberger, PT, DC, CSCS, DACBSP The rise in micro-management associated with Obamacare and changes in Medicare regulations has made mandatory the use of the Numerical Pain Scale […]

The Health Insurance Monopoly

By: Dale J. Buchberger, PT, DC, CSCS, DACBSP Merriam-Webster defines monopoly as “complete control of the entire supply of goods or of a service in a certain area or market”. […]

Meniscus injuries of the knee

By: Dale J. Buchberger, PT, DC, CSCS, DACBSP A meniscus tear is a common knee injury. The meniscus is a rubbery, C-shaped disc that cushions your knee. Each knee has […]

Four Ways To Avoid “iPosture” pain

By: Dale J. Buchberger, PT, DC, CSCS, DACBSP iPosture revisited Almost 2-years ago I wrote an article for this column regarding the steady rate of poor posture do to overuse […]

What is a “spondylo”?

By: Dale J. Buchberger, PT, DC, CSCS, DACBSP There area many causes of lower back pain. In teenagers and young adults lower back pain may be caused by something commonly […]

Physical Therapy and Headaches

By: Dale J. Buchberger, PT, DC, CSCS, DACBSP Headaches are so common it is estimated that up to 93% of the population will experience a headache in their lifetime. Visits […]

Ankle Sprains

By: Dale J. Buchberger, PT, DC, CSCS, DACBSP   An ankle sprain is one of the most common sports injuries for athletes who play field or court sports. In fact, according […]

All Physical Therapy is not the same

By: Dale J. Buchberger, PT, DC, CSCS, DACBSP All physical therapy is not the same. It is common to hear statements like, “I’ve tried physical therapy and it didn’t work”. […]

High insurance copayments drive costs up

By: Dale J. Buchberger, PT, DC, CSCS, DACBSP National Physical Therapy Month (NPTM) is hosted by the APTA each October to recognize how physical therapists and physical therapist assistants help […]